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Definition of «abduction»

The term abduction refers to the act or an instance of forcibly taking someone away, typically by a stranger. It can also refer to the removal of something from its normal place or position, such as when a limb is broken and dislocated from its joint. In addition, it may describe the process of drawing apart or separating into opposing groups, as in political abduction.

Usage examples

  1. The police were notified immediately after the alleged abduction of the child.
  2. The film tells the story of a daring abduction carried out by a group of outlaws.
  3. The parents launched a desperate search campaign after the abduction of their teenage daughter.
  4. The detective interviewed several witnesses to gather information about the possible abduction.
  5. The authorities issued an Amber Alert to notify the public about the recent abduction of a local toddler.
  6. The victim managed to escape from her captors after a terrifying abduction ordeal.
  7. The investigation revealed a complex network involved in the illegal abduction and trafficking of children.
  8. The embassy worked tirelessly to negotiate the release of the journalist who was taken in an abduction.
  9. Child safety organizations provide education and resources on preventing child abductions.
  10. The movie ended with a heartwarming reunion between the protagonist and her long-lost sibling, who was saved from abduction.

Phrases with «abduction»

Sentences with «abduction»

  • «We have 3 Court cases of abduction of Christian girls and we have even gone to Court to appeal in Jos, Plateau State and the Judge has passed judgment directing Bauchi State Commissioner of Justice and Commissioner of Police to return the girls to their parents but Bauchi State government and Nigeria Police neglected the Court order.» (dailypost.ng)
  • The effect of hip abduction angle on gluteus medius EMG activity during performance of the single - leg glute bridge exercise has been investigated (Lee et al. 2013b). (strengthandconditioningresearch.com)
  • This film is a bit of a case of the journey being more important than the destination; I actually found the effects laden finale the least interesting part of the film, but there's some classic Spielberg along the way, most notably the sequence involving the alien abduction of a small boy. (filmcrave.com)
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